The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey: Biographies And Biographic Sketches V5

By Thomas de Quincey and David Masson

Book Overview

The Collected Writings of Thomas De Quincey: Biographies and Biographic Sketches V5 is a book that compiles the works of the English essayist, Thomas De Quincey. This volume specifically focuses on De Quincey's biographical writings, including biographies of famous figures such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey. The book also includes biographical sketches of lesser-known individuals, providing a glimpse into the lives of people from various walks of life. De Quincey's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid and detailed descriptions, as well as his ability to delve into the psychological complexities of his subjects. This volume is the fifth in a series of collected works by De Quincey and is a valuable resource for those interested in biographical writing and the literary culture of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116292893X
• ISBN13: 9781162928937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"